Pop a Beer Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2024
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Pop a Beer Bar and Grill has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 26, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Pop a Beer Bar and Grill's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta date marked 8-16-24.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pasta cooked date marked 8-16-24.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Pizza sauce in ice cream bucket.
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo cups on floor in dry storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle on bar next to fruit and over liquor for establishment. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blue bowl in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator Kate Stacy there are approximately 3 employees for establishment. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatballs in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid on chemical shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area. Operator chained at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on bar top. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soda boxes on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer and reach in cooler near back door. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk boxes of Togo containers on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill and throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
33
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen landing on cutting. Operator clean and sanitized cutting boards at time of inspection.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over tater tot's in reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: butter 67 F,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: butter 67 F, **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Onion rings and tater tots in reach in freezer.
02C-06-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in coolers of kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers in kitchen .
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chocolate in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour.
02D-01-5
27
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pop a Beer Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pop a Beer Bar and Grill on file is from Aug 26, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pop a Beer Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pop a Beer Bar and Grill.
How does Pop a Beer Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pop a Beer Bar and Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pop a Beer Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pop a Beer Bar and Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pop a Beer Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pop a Beer Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pop a Beer Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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